VIP Protection
Do celebrities travel with bodyguards?
This depends on several factors, not least of all your definition of a celebrity, however, in the main when we talk about celebrities, we are referring to movie actors, musicians, sportsmen and women politicians and TV personalities that are more likely to have a need for personal protection. One of the biggest challenges for celebrities…
Read MoreTraining bodyguards for VIP Protection
The term bodyguard is a little outdated today, however, it is still a term we see used a lot, both by clients and the general public. Traditionally, a bodyguard has been seen as a big guy with bigger muscles. This is particularly the way bodyguards have been portrayed on TV and in movies. They would…
Read MoreVIP Security: Duties and Responsibilities
VIP Protection is not what you see in the movies or on TV. The role of VIP security personnel is to plan and prepare for potential situations before they happen and to ensure their client is not exposed to security threats during the course of their day. The movies and TV shows portray VIP protection…
Read MoreWhat is physical surveillance?
As the name suggests, physical surveillance is a form of covert monitoring carried out by an on-site surveillance specialist or security specialist. Physical surveillance is typically carried out to monitor the activity of an individual or a group of individuals where it is likely that they will move from one location to another. Electronic surveillance…
Read MoreHow to become a personal security specialist
In a challenging and volatile world, the need for personal security is increasingly important, requiring experience and expertise from within the security services industry. The demand for personal security specialists is creating new roles within the sector and this is driving the interest in the personal and private security industry. A personal security specialist will…
Read MoreHow do celebrities maintain their privacy?
Whilst there are many upsides to fame, one of the biggest downsides is that it becomes much harder to maintain your privacy once you become famous. A big part of maintaining your privacy, as a celebrity, sports star, music icon, diplomat or another leading figure, is to be consistent. Becoming famous can often be thrust…
Read MoreBasic tactics on VIP protection
At the Chivalry Group, we have extensive experience in VIP Protection, dealing with the world’s leading corporate, musical, entertainment, private, sports, and diplomatic figures. Our experiences, working in New Zealand and Australia as well as overseas mean that we have extensive knowledge of the tactics required to protect VIP from all backgrounds and in all…
Read MoreWhat is VIP Protection and what does it entail?
The Chivalry Group has extensive experience in VIP Protection security and one of the questions we are asked the most is ‘what does VIP protection entail?’ For many people, their perception of VIP protection work is driven by what they see on the TV and in the movies – essentially all-action bodyguards who save the…
Read MoreWhat is close protection work?
We have seen a big increase in demand for close protection work over the past few years and this is been driven by a desire for leading figures including CEOs, politicians, musicians, athletes, and other influential people wanting to keep themselves and their families safe from perceived or known threats. Close protection officers (CPOs), or…
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